SR 208,EMLENTON RD
Carrying SR 208,EMLENTON RD over OVER LITTLE SCRUBGRASS
SCRUBGRASS TOWNSHIP, Venango, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 208,EMLENTON RD
The SR 208,EMLENTON RD bridge in Venango, Pennsylvania carries SR 208,EMLENTON RD over OVER LITTLE SCRUBGRASS. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 19.2 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,174 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 208,EMLENTON RD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Last Reconstructed
- 1992
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 19.2 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,174 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000033730
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
SR 208,EMLENTON RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SR 208,EMLENTON RD against other structures in Venango and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR 208,EMLENTON RD?
SR 208,EMLENTON RD in Venango, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 208,EMLENTON RD inspected?
SR 208,EMLENTON RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,174 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 208,EMLENTON RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR 208,EMLENTON RD?
SR 208,EMLENTON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 208,EMLENTON RD?
SR 208,EMLENTON RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 208,EMLENTON RD and does age affect safety?
SR 208,EMLENTON RD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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